Lifestyle
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The Most Expensive Items Our Readers Have Bought on Amazon
Just because you’re a loyal Cheapism reader doesn’t mean that you’re, well, cheap. You just know a bargain when you see one, even if it’s an expensive item on Amazon. We crunched the numbers and ran the data to find…
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Movies That Make Boomers Cry
Sometimes you just want to escape into the magic of the silver screen and have a good cry, even if it’s courtesy of your own TV or laptop. There are countless films that are considered tearjerkers, each with its own…
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Things You Didn’t Know About the U.S. Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is part of our national heritage going all the way back to the Revolutionary War. The Founding Fathers believed a postal system to be so important that they wrote it into the U.S. Constitution, compelling…
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Smart Celebrities Who Made Cool Stuff
Maybe you’ve enjoyed them on screen or listened to their music — but some celebrities invent stuff, too. Here are celebs you probably didn’t know were also inventors.
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AMC Brings Back $5 Movies for Summer
With blockbuster movies such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” hitting the big screen, AMC Theatres is bringing back a pre-pandemic perk: $5 movies on Tuesdays all summer. The Discount Tuesdays program was halted when movie theaters…
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26 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
Visiting Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California is practically a childhood rite of passage. The magic isn’t lost on adults, many of whom enjoy returning year after year even without kids in tow. But no matter how fond…
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25 Amusement Parks That Aren’t Horrible for Parents
Theme parks are built around an idea of “fun” that aims at kids but eludes many parents. The cost of admission, the lines, the additional cost of admission to skip…
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11 Hot Tips to Make Your Grill Last
There’s nothing like firing up the grill when the weather starts to sizzle. Since grills are meant to be investments that last for years, knowing how to properly store and…
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13 Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn
If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden…
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The Most Patriotic Place in Each State
With the Fourth of July approaching, America is about to enter peak patriotism mode. But there’s more to celebrating the nation’s birthday than just barbecue and fireworks. Take a look into…
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The Best and Worst Tom Cruise Movies
Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise’s name on a movie attracts a lot of attention. He has rarely had any problem carrying a film on his own or going…
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Historic Battle Reenactments Across America
The Revolutionary War, Civil War, and other monumental battles fought on American soil are squarely in the past, but try telling that to the reenactors that fire muskets or cannonades…
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Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun
In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade…
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The Biggest Summer Anthems From the Past 50+ Years
There’s something about music — the way it can evoke a time, a place, a feeling, even years after you first hear it. It’s often regarded as the closest thing…
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The Most Patriotic Films of All Time
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, it’s time to kick back and enjoy some of these films about freedom, duty, and undying love for one’s country. Grab a cold…
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Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand
Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…
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Dog Breeds So Ugly They’re Cute
There’s a new winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and he is an eye-catcher. “Mr. Happy Face” is an elderly Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation and…
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High-Flying Airlines That Went Out of Business
The aviation business is difficult to navigate. Between fluctuating fuel costs, accidents, hijackings, and trying to keep passengers happy while squeezing every dime out of them, many airlines just don’t…
